Title
Memorandum of Understanding between the Alachua County Sheriff's Office (ACSO) and the Gainesville Police Department for the Problem Oriented Policing Grant (POP) Awarded Through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (B)
This is a request for City Commission approval to accept the grant award as a sub-recipient for up to $21,958 for overtime reimbursement.
Explanation
The Gainesville Police Department is a sub-recipient of the Problem Oriented Policing Grant (POP) for fiscal year 2013-14. As a part of the Memorandum of Understanding from the Alachua County Sheriff's Office (ACSO) acting as the program administrator, the Gainesville Police Department is eligible to receive reimbursement for specific services associated with this Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant. This grant provides for payment of overtime wages to law enforcement agencies acting in concert to target and eliminate narcotic dealing and organized criminal activity.
Fiscal Note:
The Gainesville Police Department is eligible to request reimbursement up to $21,958.33 for overtime for the time period of October 1, 2013 - September 30, 2014. Otherwise, the overtime for investigations will come out of general funds. There is no cost to the City to accept this grant.
Recommendation
The City Commission: 1) Authorize the City Manager, or his designee to execute the Memorandum of Understanding between the Alachua County Sheriff's Office and the Gainesville Police Department and any other necessary documents, subject to the approval by the City Attorney as to form and legality; and 2) approve the overtime expenditures as outlined in the approved Memorandum of Understanding.